Legal Entity Accounting Analyst

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting a Legal Entity Accounting Analyst. “Reimagine the possibilities” at Johnson and Johnson Global Finance! We live this motto every day by creating game-changing business solutions for the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company. As a member of our Global Finance team, you will have exclusive access to a network of financial professionals located in over 60 countries. This new network will help you build on your current skills and explore opportunities to grow your career in J&J. At J&J Global Finance, we value ideas for innovation and improvement and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Together we will reimagine business processes to become more effective, more efficient, and improve customer experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This role is part of the A2R EMEA Finance team responsible for Legal Entity Accounting for EMEA. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Consumer Health business to create a new publicly traded company. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 24 months, and it will be subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as required, and other customary conditions, and approvals. It is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, this position may be conveyed with New Consumer Health. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to the successful candidate by New Consumer Health at an appropriate time and would be subject to any necessary consultation processes. The responsibilities of the Legal Entity Accounting Analyst include: Responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of both the US and Local GAAP & Tax reporting working closely with the Country Tax Centers (CTC). This includes but is not limited to recording the statutory ledgers and maintaining accuracy of parallel ledgers (if applicable), focus on ensuring the correct tax accounting and liaison / coordination with internal and external audit teams Ensuring consistent processes to deliver data for local financial statements and local statistical submissions, pro-actively supporting standardization and automation Acting as key point of contact for Statistical Office and other local institutions in relation to statistical submissions Timely closing & execution of financial periods as per closing calendar and in accordance with SLA commitments, fully observing Compliance, Internal Audit & SOX requirements Being accountable for completeness, accuracy and validity of the actuals reported within process/entity scope Deep expertise, fully knowledgeable of the Worldwide Procedures and compliance requirements for respective areas Generating ideas, fostering, and implementing continuous improvement mindset, identifying and pursuing process efficiency opportunities Executing global Strategy & Solutions in line with taxonomy Supporting Process Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to ensure cross sector, cross region, and cross process alignment, ensuring good documentation is maintained and consistency of a global approach Regular focus on Balance Sheet reconciliations to minimize open items Executing process improvements, generating ideas and implementing them in line with global standards Compliance Support auditors and legal authorities with the execution of required activities Understand, adhere to, and execute worldwide policies and procedures. Identify compliance risks and recommend solutions Contribute to ensure strong internal controls are in place, to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings Leadership and People Management Recruit, Onboard and Training of new joiners On the job training for new team members / BPO partners Travel Up to 5% international travel Qualifications Position Requirements A minimum of a bachelor’s level degree or equivalent is required Fluent English Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels Strong Analytical Skills Be open to new ideas, rapid change and embracing new technologies Experience in a Shared Service Centre of a multinational corporation or BPO Experience in a Global Account to Report function of a large multi-state company Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach Successfully manage multiple priorities, be very organized and work efficiently to tight deadlines Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office in particular Excel Preferred Requirements: Degree will preferably be in accounting or finance 2 years of professional experience is desirable CPA, CMA, MBA and/or other financial certifications are preferred Other language skills desirable in addition to fluent English Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability Primary Location Philippines-National Capital-Manila- Organization Johnson & Johnson International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - ROHQ Job Function Finance Requisition ID 2206092476W